Protector for stoves.



PATENTED OCT. 10, 1905.

E. R-ALLS.

PROTECTOR FOR STOVES.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 18, 19 05.

2 SHEETS-SHEBT 1.

31 wanton E RaZZd witnesses PATENTED OCT. 10, 1905.

E. BALLS.

PROTECTOR FOR STOVES.

APPLIOATION FILED MAR. 18, 1905. I

2 SHEETSSHBIIT 2.

UNITED s raws FATENT onrion.

EFFIE RALLS, OF DEADTVOOD, SOUTH DAKOTA, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TO JAS. H.GARVEY, OF DEA DWOO D, SOUTH DAKOTA.

PROTECTOR FOR STOV ES.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 10, 1905.

Application filed arc 18, 1905. Serial No. 250,871.

To 0,71 whom 7'25 may concern:

Be it known that I, EFFIE BALLS, a citizen of the United States,residing at Deadwood, in the county of Lawrence and State of SouthDakota, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Protectorsfor Stoves, of which the following is a specification.

The object of this invention is to provide a simple and serviceablemeans for use in rooms or compartments in which heated or other stovesare located adjacent a wall or in a corner of the compartment occupyingsuch a position as to radiate great heat toward the adjacent walls.

The invention comprises a protector adapted to be interposed between theheater and the adjacent walls, so as toprevent likelihood of lire andendanger the building, the invention includinga construction somewhat inthe form of a cabinet for supportingarticles convenient to the heater.

Fu rther,the invention contemplates the provision of a protector of thetype above mentioned, which is ornamental as well as serviceable forpurposes which have been above premised.

For a full description of the invention and the merits thereof and alsoto acquire a knowledge of the details of construction of the means foreffecting the result reference is to be had to the following descriptionand accompanying drawings.

lVhile the invention may be adapted to different forms and conditions bychanges in the structure and minor details without departing from thespirit or essential features thereof, still the preferred embodiment isshown in the accompanying drawings, in which-- Figure 1 is a perspectiveview of the invention, showing the protector readily adapted for usewhere the heater is located in the corner of a room or compartment, saidprotector forming a convenient supporting means for culinary articles orthe like. Fig. 2 is a horizontal sectional view of the invention asillustrated in Fig. 1. Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing amodification of the invention. Fig. L is abroken perspective viewshowing clearly the means for attaching the upper and lower sections ofthe protector.

Corresponding and like parts are referred to in the followingdescription and indicated in all the views of the drawings by the samereference characters.

The protector is preferably made of galvanized iron or metal of any kindand is composed of upper and lower sections 1 and 2, respectively. Theupper section 1 is formed at its lower portion with a plurality ofvertical slots 3, extending, preferably, from its lower edge, andfastenings, such as boltsa or the like, pass through openings in theupper portion of the lower section and through the slots 3, nuts beingscrewed to the bolts to firmly clamp the sections 1 and 2 in positionata suitable adj ustmcnt. The fastening means for the sections 1 and 2are such that the said sections may be raised or lowered one relative tothe other, and the protector is thus adapted for use in connection withlarger or smaller sized heaters in a manner which will be readilyapparent.

As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the sections of the protector are of angularformation, so that the same may be disposed in a corner of a room orcompartment, preventing all likelihood of scorching or burning of thewalls by the heater. Projecting outwardly from the upper extremity ofthe upper section 1 is a protecting-ledge 5, which is designed toincrease the ornamental effect or appearance of the protector,accomplishing a serviceable function in preventing dust or foreignmatter from falling upon the shelf 6, located near the upper portion ofthe lower section 2. The shelf 6 is supported by brackets 7 and may beadjustable vertically in the contemplation of the invention. Culinaryarticles of any kind may be placed upon the shelf 6, and this element ofthe protector may of course be used for any of the various purposes forwhich a supporting member of this class is commonly used. The lodge orprojecting member 5 is slightly wider than the shelf 6 and accomplishesthe function which has been mentioned before. A vertical flange 8projects downwardly from the rear edge of the shelf 6, as shown clearlyin Fig. 1 of the drawings, and the part 5 is likewise provided withasimilar flange, (designated 9.) Arranged beneath the shelf 6 andsecured in any suitable manner to the sides of the protector are boxesor receptacles 10, provided with suitable lids or covers, and thesereceptacles may be util ized to contain knives or any similar articleswhich may be conveniently arranged therein. One of the boxes orreceptacles is somewhat larger than the other preferably. Below theboxes 10 and near the lower extremity ofthe section 2 are secured theshovelholder 11 and the poker-holder 12, said holders being arrangedupon opposite side portions of the section 2.

A plurality of hooks, pegs, or similar supporting members 13 are carriedby the protector, and these members project outwardly therefrom abovethe shelf 6 and beneath said shelf and the boxes 10. The members 13 areutilized to support utensils or the like and are advantageouslydisposed, so as to be convenient to arrange any articles which it may bedesired to suspend therefrom. The hooks 13 are located at intervals. Thevarious parts 5, 6, 10, 11, and 12, as well as the sections 1 and 2 ofthe protector, are readily adapted to be separated or removed fromconnected. positions, so as to facilitate cleaning of the protector atany time. The angularlyextending sides of the sections 1 and 2 arepreferably secured together by means of angle-plates 1 1, which aredirectly attached to these sections at the rear and in the cornerportion thereof.

Fig. 3 shows a modification of the invention embodying the preferredform of the rangeprotector, and in this instance the ledge or projectingpart 5 is also carried by an upper section 1 which is slidably mountedwith relation to the lower section 2. The sections 1 and 2 of theprotector are not of angular formation, as described with reference tothe construction in Figs. 1 and 2, said sections, however, being securedtogether in substantially the same manner. Any suitable number of thesupporting members 13 may be also carried by the sections 1 and 2*. ingoutwardly from the vertical edge portions of the lower section 2 arewings 15, and upon the inner sides of the wings 15, near the lowerportions, are located the shovel-holder 11 and the poker-holder 12, saidparts having suitable bottoms and being removable from the section 2, asindicated with reference to the first-described construction. Theprotector in Fig. 3 is designed for use in compartments where the heateris located between the cor- Extendners of the walls of the same, inwhich instance the protector is positioned firmly against the wall. Thewings 15 are attached to the lower section 2 by means of angleplatessimilar to those by which the sides of the sections 1 and 2 of theprotector shown in Figs. 1 and 2 are secured together.

The pipe of the stove is accommodated by a recess 16, formed in thelength of the shelf 6 in the structure in Fig. 1, said recess being of asuitable size to receive the pipe as the latter extends from thestove'to the chimney.

The ledge 5 is provided with a cut-away portion 21 to receive astovepipe similar to that provided upon the shelf 6, and said ledge islikewise supported by brackets or similar members suitably attached tothe upper section. The ledge 5 may be provided with a plurality ofapertures to permit attachment of incandescent lights thereto, saidapertures being indicated at 20.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new is- 1. In astove-protector, the combination of upper and lower sections, fasteningssecuring the sections together, and a ledge or projecting memberextending outwardly from the upper portion of the upper section.

2. In a protector for heaters, the combination of upper and lowersections adjustable relative to one another, and a ledge or pro jectingmember extending outwardly from the upper extremity of the uppersection, the lower section embodying angularly-extending members.

3. In a protector for stoves or the like, the combination of upper andlower sections, the upper section being provided with a plurality ofvertical slots at its lower portion,'fastenings at the upper portion ofthe lower section passing through the slots of the upper section andaffording adjustable connection betweenthe two sections, and a ledge orprojecting member extending outwardly from the upper extremity of theupper section.

In testimony whereof Iaffix my signaturein presence of two witnesses.

EFFIE RALLS. [L. s]

Witnesses:

HERMAN BISCHOFF, NEIL MCDONOUGH.

